“Green River Killer” victim may have lived here

After completing chemical isotope testing, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children believes one of the victims of the “Green River Killer” may have come from the intermountain west.

The center tested Jane Doe’s teeth and bone samples through the Smithsonian. Results indicate she may have been from or spent several years in Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, Idaho, Wyoming or one of several parts of southern Canada.

Investigators believe the woman was between the ages of 14 to 18, white, and between 5’4″ and 5’8″ tall.

The center has created facial reconstructions in hopes that someone will recognize the victim.

Gary Ridgway abducted and murdered dozens of women in the state of Washington during the 1980’s and 90’s. He was called the “Green River Killer” and he eluded capture for nearly 20 years.

DNA evidence finally caught up with the man. Ridgway was arrested in 2001 and pleaded guilty to murdering 49 women in King County, Washington. He is currently serving a life sentence without parole.

“Jane Doe” has remained nameless since the 1980’s. Ridgway confessed to killing her but said he did not know who she was or have any information about her.

Anyone with information about Jane Doe should call the King County Sheriff’s Office at 206-263-2090 or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678.